Fall foliage is showy with colors from red-orange to yellow.
Making it ideal for gardens.
Color depends largely on the hardiness zone.
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Description
The Forest Pansy Redbud is a moderate to fast growing tree.
It can grow to 30 feet tall with a spread of 15 to 25 feet.
Although hardy, the tree seldom lives longer than 30 years.
The limbs will droop as the tree grows and must be trimmed to allow pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Seed pods form on the underside of the limbs, remaining throughout the year, attracting some birds.
The seed pods present no litter problem, although the plant reseeds easily and new sprouts will be abundant.
The tree can grow with multiple trunks, although a single trunk is preferable.
Prune to reduce the sizes of lateral branches while saving those forming a U shape crotch.
A V shaped crotch splits easily.
The tree should not be used extensively along streets due to low disease resistance and short life.
Remove any diseased parts and spray with appropriate fungicides.
Insects affectingredbud treescan be spider mites, scale insects, tree hoppers and bag worms.
Remove the insects at first sight and follow cultural practices to control them.
Infestations by disease and pests are most common when the tree is in stress or has unfavorable growing conditions.
have a go at provide the best growth conditions possible for a healthier tree.
The redbud tree is a member of the bean and pea family and can gain nitrogen from the air.
It thrives in most soil condition and can be found from creek banks to rocky cliffs.
It prefers moist, well drained soil and will benefit from some watering during extreme dry conditions.
Legend
The redbud tree is sometimes called the Judas Tree.
From formal gardens to natural landscapes, this tree gives beautiful eye appeal for many years.
